Ryan Easby

1 month ago | mmorpg.com | Ryan Easby

The Nintendo Switch 2 is releasing on June 5, and will support 4K resolutions when docked. In addition to that, the console is also capable of reaching framerates of up to 120FPS, and supports HDR in both handheld and docked mode. Two versions are available at launch - one with Mario Kart World bundled for $500 and one without for $450.

1 month ago | rollingstone.com | Ryan Easby

April 2, 2025 Hazard (L) and Sojourn (R) are two 'Overwatch' characters using protheses Blizzard Entertainment Since launching in 2016, Overwatch has led a charge for the hero shooter as a genre. Several imitators have cropped up over the years, all attempting to claim their stake, but some exceptions aside, almost all of them have failed. A huge part of its success stems from its consistent updates that bring new characters to the fold every few months in the form of seasonal updates (the...

1 month ago | mmorpg.com | Ryan Easby

When I loaded up Atomfall, I started with no weapons or equipment at all. That’s not altogether surprising - it’s a survival game, after all. It’s up to me to go out and collect supplies and weapons. The problem, though, is that everything I needed to get was behind swathes of enemies - enemies that I later had an incredible time fighting against, but that were utterly irredeemably annoying to fight when I had nothing. I died over and over again - and it often didn’t feel like it was my fault.

2 months ago | mmorpg.com | Ryan Easby

The promise of an MMORPG focused on time is intriguing and brilliant. It’s one thing to play a game with your friends, making decisions that affect the entire team and can lead to destruction if you’re not careful. It’s another thing to be given that gameplay loop, a loop of teamwork and camaraderie, and then be presented with the ability to change and manipulate things.

2 months ago | mmorpg.com | Ryan Easby

Solasta 2 was first revealed at The Game Awards 2024, a direct sequel to the 2021 Solasta: Crown of the Magister. The sequel builds on the original's turn-based tactical combat and rich storytelling, expanding the scope of exploration and adding new classes, races, and improved mechanics to enhance the overall gameplay experience for both returning players and newcomers.